Life of William Blake with Selections from His Poems and other Writings (volume I)
This is a drawing on the cover of a book. The cover features two large, hanging bell-shaped flowers that arch over the top of the image. Below these blooms, a large flower opens up, its petals creating a cradle for two reclining figures. One of these figures appears to wear a crown. Above this scene, the dark background is dotted with stars. The stylized text at the top reads "Life and Works of W.m Blake." The artwork is intricately detailed with gold engravings against a dark background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1880
- Medium
- 1 vol: ill: facsimilies of Blake's art plus restrikes facing p.320 from Blake's wood blocks for "Pastorals of Virgil" (Bindman 603, 607, 610)
- Dimensions
- 7065 × 9489 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original